Marines expand barracks refresh project to more West Coast locations
Deferred maintenance and funding shortfalls have worn down Marine housing over decades. "Operation Clean Sweep" was created to address immediate concerns.
By Todd South
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No ‘significant’ mover capacity problems expected for troops, DOD says
The DOD says a new task force is "fully engaged" in overseeing the process of troops' household goods moves during this peak season.
By Karen Jowers
Marine Talent Management 2030: Flawed foundation, flawed document
Pages 1–3 are the introduction to Talent Management 2030 — its foundation — and they are replete with flaws, this retired Marine colonel claims.
By Col. James K. Van Riper (retired)
‘Shifting threats,’ drones, F35s the stars of new Marine recruiting ad
With a new commercial featuring precision fires and a swarm of drones, the Corps makes a statement about what it sees as the future of conflict.
Prototype air defense interceptor for Marine Corps wraps up last test
The new air defense prototype is meant to fill the Marine Corps' gaps in protecting against threats at a longer range.
The unintended consequences of Marine Corps Talent Management 2030
America’s special trust and confidence in her Marines will be shattered if the Corps’ customs, traditions and ethos are lost.
By Col. Warren Parker (retired)
Cannibalizing the arsenal of democracy in turbulent times
The Pentagon should consider cutting back on research and development funding and ramping up procurement to protect the arsenal of democracy.
By John Ferrari
This Coast Guardsman became a millionaire with his Thrift Savings Plan
This military TSP millionaire said his parents encouraged him to start saving part of his salary early, and it's paid off for him.
By Karen Jowers
Former Marine officials, experts praise Force Design 2030
A panel of experts and former troops examined the service’s plan to downsize and restructure its force.
Amid hiring boom, defense firms say labor shortage is dragging them down
Labor shortfalls rooted in the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain a millstone around the neck of the defense industry, forcing firms to juggle staff, hold job fairs and find workarounds to keep operations running as smoothly as possible.
Send in the Marines? Reconsider Force Design 2030 beforehand
Force Design 2030 is a flawed operational concept in that it is narrowly focuses on fighting a specific type of engagement in a specific region, but more importantly in that it changes the very reason the Marine Corps has existed for over 246 years.
By Col. Gary “GI” Wilson (ret.), Lt. Col. William A. Woods (ret.) and Col. Michael D. Wyly (ret.)